Overview
Cut-resistant gloves are designed for tasks involving sharp edges, blades, glass, sheet metal, and other cut hazards. They use high-performance fibers like HPPE (High-Performance Polyethylene), steel fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar (aramid), or Dyneema to provide certified cut resistance ratings.
Materials
- ✓HPPE (High-Performance Polyethylene)
- ✓Steel fiber
- ✓Fiberglass
- ✓Kevlar (aramid)
- ✓Dyneema
- ✓Basalt fiber
Key Features
- ✓ANSI/ISEA 105 cut levels A1–A9
- ✓EN 388 ISO 13997 cut levels A–F
- ✓Available with PU, nitrile, latex, or no coating
- ✓Various gauges (10G–18G)
✓ Pros
- +Tested and certified protection
- +Wide range of protection levels for every task
- +Often combine cut + abrasion + puncture protection
✗ Cons
- −Higher cost than standard work gloves
- −Higher cut levels can reduce dexterity
- −May cause hand fatigue in heavy-gauge versions
Who Uses Cut-Resistant?
Glass workersMetal fabricatorsButchersRecycling sortersConstruction workers